To help set the stage for Smallville‘s final episodes, TV Guide reports The CW will re-air the show’s pilot on April 8.

Originally broadcast on Oct. 16, 2001, on The CW’s predecessor The WB, the pilot began with a small spacecraft carrying an alien boy crashing in Smallville during a meteor shower that killed young Lana Lang’s parents and left Lex Luthor bald. Jumping forward 12 years, the episode quickly established the rivalry between Clark Kent (Tom Welling) and Lex (Michael Rosenbaum), and introduced viewers to mainstays Lana (Kristin Kreuk), Chloe Sullivan (Allison Mack), Pete Ross (Sam Jones III) and Whitney Fordman (Eric Johnson). It’s the last character who was responsible for the most iconic image of that first season, Clark tied to a scarecrow pole with a red “S” painted on his chest (a variation of that scene was used to promote the series’ debut).

The April 8 rebroadcast will be followed by a repeat of Supernatural. Both series will return with new episodes the following Friday. Smallville‘s two-hour season finale — complete with Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor — will air on May 13.

We're pretty sure "The Darkness" Clark is referring to is not the popular music group of the same name.

Just in case tho:

Smallville recently left fans with the revelation that Alexander Luthor was impervious to a needle penetrating his skin and the reason why seems to have been revealed.

Michael Ausiello of TVLine.com reports that Alexander will soon be revealed to be none other Conner Kent who is made up of the DNA of both Lex Luthor and Clark Kent.

Executive producers Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders have revealed to TVLine that "Conner's journey is manipulated by a master. Luckily, someone knows more about Conner's life than he does. But he should be wary of strangers bearing gifts."

Ausiello goes on to state that Alexander's secret identity will be revealed in upcoming episode "Scion" and that Conner will be revealed as something of a "Blur fanboy."

This story filed under: Sh*t the guys at Smallville do to piss me off!

(Complaints in the usual spot, please)

TVLine.com is reporting that Michael Rosenbaum is returning to "Smallville" for the series finale to reprise his role as Lex Luthor. See the entire report here.

Reported hours ago that he would not be returning, TVLine.com in a stunning reversal reports with quotes from Rosenbaum and the show Producers that Rosenbaum is playing Lex one more time for the fans. According to Rosenbaum, "I’m simply doing it for all of the fans out there who made Smallville the great success it is. I appreciate all of their passion, their relentlessness, and even their threats. Ha ha.” The two-hour series finale of "Smallville" airs May 13, 2011.

Chloe and Oliver are mistaken for FBI agents investigating Desaad's recent string of murders and the pair are kidnapped by Desaad’s minions. Desaad tries to infect Chloe with the darkness. Meanwhile, Lois tells Clark he needs to be more careful with his identity and suggests a disguise.

Spoilers

• This episode features Clark wearing glasses.
  

• From Erica Durance's Zap2It interview: "We'll be getting more into that undercover stuff, and in the episodes we're shooting now, she's playing a much larger role in the dual identity thing that ultimately becomes a huge part of Clark's future. Which is incredibly sexy, by the way. My God."

EW.com are reporting that Michael Rosenbaum will not return to the 10th and final season of "Smallville" to reprise his role of Lex Luthor.

"He has put the show behind him and moved on," says a knowledgeable source. "He's pursuing his other creative outlet [writing]. By all indications, he is not going to be involved."

EW has learned that Michael Rosenbaum has repeatedly rebuffed attempts by producers this season to get him back on The CW's show to reprise his role as Luthor in the finale.

There's still a small window of opportunity for Michael to change his mind, with the show wrapping production within the next two months, but it doesn't look likely.

Source: EW.com.

All I can say about this is :

"That Douche Bag! Who does he think he is?!  Shave your head and get on that set!"

So..Is it wrong to get excited for the other camp? 

I sure as hell hope not!

 The CW has released the official description for "Scion", the 16th episode of Season 10 of "Smallville".

TESS SURPRISES CLARK – Lionel (John Glover) and Tess (Cassidy Freeman) go head to head in a battle for the Luthor name. Clark (Tom Welling) and Lois (Erica Durance) are stunned by Tess' latest present to them.

Al Septian directed the episode written by Al Septian & Turi Meyer.

"Scion" is scheduled to air on Friday, March 4th.

John Schneider has revealed (via Twitter) that he will be reprising his role of Jonathan Kent once again in the final episodes of Smallville. Schneider's tweet simply stated, "Back on the set of 'Smallville' and Loving it!" Clark's pop has been absent from the show since appearing in the premiere episode of the tenth and final season. There has been no official confirmation from the CW on Schneider's return or in what context he will appear.

February 7, 2011 (Burbank, California) – The CW will present the series finale of SMALLVILLE as an epic two-hour television event on Friday, May 13 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET.)

The story of a young Clark Kent (Tom Welling) and his journey to become the Man of Steel has captivated audiences for a decade. This final season, Clark attempts to find a balance between saving the world, which becomes even more difficult as the Vigilante Registration Act separates a nation, and spending time with his new fiancée Lois Lane (Erica Durance). Whether it’s donning glasses as a disguise, changing in a phone booth or learning how to fly, this season has put Clark closer to his destiny than ever before. Taking on Darkseid and battling the darkest of his demons, this two-hour event will send Clark soaring towards his birthright to secure his place in history as the world’s greatest protector.

“Paying homage to 10 seasons is no small task, and wrapping up each character and story arc has been extremely important to everyone involved in the show,” said executive producers Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders. “We’re excited to be able to make the final moments of SMALLVILLE a television event, as the character we’ve grown up with makes his legendary transformation.”

Please note SUPERNATURAL will be pre-empted on May 13 but will return with a two-hour season finale on Friday, May 20 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET.)